Subi Bakiri Stadium, Municipal football stadium in Gjirokastër, Albania
Subi Bakiri Stadium is a sports venue in Gjirokastër with a natural grass pitch and plastic seating arranged across multiple sections. The facility accommodates around 8,400 spectators and includes modern amenities such as updated changing facilities and security systems with surveillance cameras throughout.
The stadium was built in 1972 as a sporting facility for the local community. It underwent major renovations in 2016 that modernized its infrastructure and upgraded its amenities for contemporary use.
The stadium bears the name of Subi Bakiri, an Albanian prosecutor, and serves as the home for the local football club KS Luftëtari Gjirokastër. On match days, supporters gather here to cheer their team and participate in the city's sporting traditions.
The venue sits in southern Albania and is accessible by public transportation options. Adequate parking is available on the grounds, and visits are most worthwhile on match days when the facility is in active use.
The stadium is located within Gjirokastër, a UNESCO World Heritage site recognized for its Ottoman architecture and historic stone buildings. This placement connects modern sports infrastructure with the city's centuries-old urban landscape.
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